For requested repeat-use applications, we have reviewed the claim of categorical exclusion for the above referenced notification and have concluded that categorical exclusion is warranted. The claim of categorical exclusion cites the section, 21 CFR 25.32 (j), under which the categorical exclusion is warranted, states compliance with the categorical exclusion criteria, and states that no extraordinary circumstances exist that require the submission of an environmental assessment.

For remaining requested uses, attached is the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for FCN 1092. After this notification becomes effective, copies of this FONSI and the notifier's environmental assessment, dated March 10, 2011, may be made available to the public. We will post digital transcriptions of the FONSI and the environmental assessment on the agency's public website.

Please let us know if there is any change in the identity or use of the food-contact substance.

Leah D. Proffitt

Attachment:Finding of No Significant Impact

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

A food-contact notification (FCN No. 1092), submitted by SABIC Innovative Plastics, to provide for the safe use of 1,3-benzenedicarbonyl dichloride, polymer with 1,4-benzenedicarbonyl dichloride, carbonic dichloride and 4,4′-(1-methylethylidene)bis[phenol] in all food-contact applications, except baby nursing bottles and liquid training cups.

The Environmental Review Team has determined that allowing this notification to become effective will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment and, therefore, will not require the preparation of an environmental impact statement. This finding is based on information, including an environmental assessment, dated March 10, 2011, in the notification submitted by the notifier, and other information known to the agency.